GUITAR Instructors
Chaim Burstein
Guitar, Bass
As a dedicated performer and educator, Chaim Burstein is a multi-talented musician who has taught guitar, theory, ear-training, jazz improvisation and composition for the past six years. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, Chaim went on to earn his Master of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia PA where he studied with jazz guitar greats Pat Martino and Jimmy Bruno. A recipient of the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, he has performed throughout the east coast as both a bandleader and sideman, playing alongside jazz giants such as Tim Hagans, Chris Farr and John Riley. He is currently a contributing writer to JazzEd magazine, where he writes instructional articles for educators and students alike. Chaim believes that students learn best when studying their favorite music and has successfully taught students to play guitar styles as varying as jazz, rock, country, blues, folk and funk.
Jonathan Pascual
Guitar
Jonathan "Juanito" Pascual is a multifaceted teacher, performer and composer, in styles ranging from flamenco to classical, blues, jazz and more. He holds a Bachelor's of Music degree from New England Conservatory where he graduated with honors. As a soloist he has performed in major events and venues such as the Tanglewood Jazz Festival, the Rochester International Jazz Festival, Festival Flamenco Internacional, and has been seen and heard on television and radio stations around the country. He has traveled extensively as a flamenco dance accompanist as well, with renowned companies including those of Omayra Amaya, Jose Grco II, Romon de los Reyes and many more. A devoted and versatile teacher, he has been teaching students of all ages and levels in many styles of guitar since 1991, and currently directs and teaches an annual summer intensive flamenco workshop at NEC.
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